Back-to-back ATP Challenger Tour events mark the return of the circuit to South Africa
On Tuesday, the North West University Potchefstroom was abuzz with excitement. An 18-year-old from South Africa was sending shockwaves through the tennis facility and across the ATP Challenger Tour.
The scene was set. It was an electric atmosphere on a perfect, sun-kissed afternoon in the university town of Potchefstroom. The youngest South African player in the FedEx ATP Rankings had just scored the biggest win of his burgeoning career. Let s go! , screamed Kholo Montsi. The teen let out a roar and repeatedly smacked his chest in triumph, as he earned his first victory on the Challenger circuit. An abundance of energy, enthusiasm and charisma were on full display as Montsi completed a 6-4, 6-1 victory over sixth seed Brayden Schnur.